The Alexander Central Cougars will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against the Marvin Ridge Mavericks. One thing working in Alexander Central's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last three matches.
Alexander Central is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They came out on top against South Mecklenburg by a score of 15-12. Alexander Central's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
The team relied heavily on Koa Mikeal, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with four RBI and two runs. Nathan (Bubba) Pope was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Cuthbertson typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Marvin Ridge proved too difficult a challenge. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Cavaliers 1-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for Marvin Ridge.
Alexander Central is on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-12 record this season. As for Marvin Ridge, their win bumped their record up to 15-12.
Alexander Central might still be hurting after the 8-1 defeat they got from Marvin Ridge in their previous matchup back in May of 2019. Can Alexander Central avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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